The influence of social support on the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder and comorbid mental disorders, suicidal behaviour and physical and mental health functioning
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2012-08-15
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Chartrand, Hayley K.
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This study examined the influence of social support on the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder and comorbid psychopathology, suicidal behaviour, and mental and physical health functioning in the general population. Data came from Wave 2 of the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC) (N=34,653). Results showed a differential impact of posttraumatic stress disorder and social support depending on gender. For men, social support had a moderating effect, where social support had a greater influence on the prevalence of comorbid psychopathology for men with posttraumatic stress disorder compared to those without the disorder. In contrast, social support had an additive effect for women, where social support was associated with decreased psychopathology and posttraumatic stress disorder was associated with increased psychopathology. This study suggests that social support should be included in the treatment of men with posttraumatic stress disorder and encouraged among women regardless of mental disorder diagnosis.
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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Social Support, Mental Disorders, Suicidal Behaviour, Epidemiology, Mental Health, Physical Health, Gender